Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) has opened its two newest stores in Brooklyn, New York, and has re-opened two existing Foodtown stores in the New York/New Jersey area. Two Gristedes supermarkets in Manhattan also recently celebrated their grand re-openings. The Park Slope Foodtown, located at 409 5th Ave., celebrated its grand opening on […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Hosts 39th Annual Spirit Of Christmas Food Drive
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s 39th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive is underway with the goal to help thousands of people in need, throughout the almost 150 communities served by BGC stores. Through Dec. 18, all Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s stores will collect donations of non-perishable food items to be […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates Record 10,000 Turkeys This Thanksgiving
The Giant Co., based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is donating 10,000 turkeys in advance of Thanksgiving, marking a record donation for this annual holiday season tradition. Bringing the true meaning of the company’s new brand platform For Today’s Table to life, turkeys will be donated to 28 partner food banks across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Reveals Framework For Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, launched its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves. “As America’s grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offers Free Drive-Thru Breakfast For Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has started Homefront Round Up, its annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held through Nov. 15 at more than 275 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region. In its eighth year, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BGC Extends Discount For Seniors and Emergency Responders
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. is extending its discount programs through Dec. 1 for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers in all four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s. BGC has offered both discount programs since March. Senior citizen discount BGC is extending the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos.’ Nourishing Neighbors Raised Record-Breaking Donations
Thanks to the generosity of customers, the Albertsons Cos. Nourishing Neighbors community relief fund raised a record $9.3 million in its September campaign to provide healthy breakfasts for children in need across its market areas. The funds – raised at the register and directed to local organizations in each store’s community – will enable 37.5 […]
Posted inMeijer, Anniversary Issues, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Store Director Larry Levin Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Larry Levin is celebrating his 50-year anniversary with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer at the Cedar Springs location as the current store director. “This is just what I’ve always done, and I am proud of where it has taken me,” said Levin. “Customers tell me they’re surprised by how much they see me walking through the aisles […]